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== Roads == | == Roads == | ||
=== | ===Interstate System=== | ||
[[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png|thumb|left|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]] | [[File:FWHA INS5901095-01.png|thumb|left|Odd numbers run north–south with numbers increasing from west to east, while even numbers run east–west with numbers increasing from south to north.]] | ||
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*If an interstate ends in zero or an even number, it travels from east to west. If it ends in a odd number, the interstate travels north to south. | *If an interstate ends in zero or an even number, it travels from east to west. If it ends in a odd number, the interstate travels north to south. | ||
*Interstate | *The Interstate numbering system goes from South to North and West to East. | ||
*Interstate Numbers with triple digits are branches off the the interstate of the last 2 digits. ex: I-405 branches off I-5 (thanks Gaelan) | *Interstate Numbers with triple digits are branches off the the interstate of the last 2 digits. ex: I-405 branches off I-5 (thanks Gaelan) | ||
**If the first digit is even it generally bypasses or goes around a city. | **If the first digit is even it generally bypasses or goes around a city. | ||
**If the first digit is odd, it's generally a spur that provides access to destinations in the middle of a city. | **If the first digit is odd, it's generally a spur that provides access to destinations in the middle of a city. | ||
*Interstates exits are sequentially numbered, meaning the exit numbers should increase or decrease by 1 each exit. | *Interstates exits are sequentially numbered, meaning the exit numbers should increase or decrease by 1 each exit. | ||
===U.S. Highway System=== | |||
[[File:Map of current US Routes.svg|thumb|right|250px|Map of U.S. Highways]] | |||
[[File:US 70.svg|thumb|right|100px|Example of current U.S. highway signage]] | |||
To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_Highway_System U.S. Interstate System Wikipedia page].<br clear=all> | |||
===State Highway Systems=== | ===State Highway Systems=== | ||
Each state has their own set of highways. This means each state has the ability to differentiate their highways from others. Because state highways are often confusing and complex, it's probably best learn easier ways to recognize where you are, like nearby cities on exit signs. Below is a list of links and sample signs of each state's respective highway system. To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Numbered_Highway_System United States Numbered Highway System]. | Each state has their own set of highways. This means each state has the ability to differentiate their highways from others. Because state highways are often confusing and complex, it's probably best learn easier ways to recognize where you are, like nearby cities on exit signs. Below is a list of links and sample signs of each state's respective highway system. To learn more, you can visit the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Numbered_Highway_System United States Numbered Highway System]. | ||
<gallery widths=75 heights=75 > | <gallery widths=75 heights=75 > | ||
Alabama 3.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | Alabama 3.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Alabama Alabama] | ||
Alaska 1 shield.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alaska_Routes Alaska] | Alaska 1 shield.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alaska_Routes Alaska] | ||
Arizona 87.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Arizona Arizona] | Arizona 87.svg|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_routes_in_Arizona Arizona] | ||
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== Area Codes == | == Area Codes == | ||
[[File:United States Area Code Map.png| | [[File:United States Area Code Map.png|right|thumb|United States Area Code Map, via [https://www.allareacodes.com/area-code-map.htm AllAreaCodes.com]]] | ||
Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it. | Area codes can be extremely useful to find out where you are. Phone numbers in the united states are typically listed as (XXX) XXX - XXXX. A phone number starting in +1 (800), 1 (800), or just (800) is a commercial phone number and has no link to the region you are in, so don't pay much mind to it. | ||
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== Postal Codes == | == Postal Codes == | ||
[[File:ZIP Code zones.svg|alt=A map of United States zip codes| | [[File:ZIP Code zones.svg|alt=A map of United States zip codes|right|thumb|<u>United States zip codes</u>]] | ||
Postal codes in the United States are called Zip Codes. ZIP Codes are typically used for postage. They typically are written on postage, so you usually will not be able to see them. If you find only a ZIP code, which is very rare, you will be able to narrow down which state you are in. | Postal codes in the United States are called Zip Codes. ZIP Codes are typically used for postage. They typically are written on postage, so you usually will not be able to see them. If you find only a ZIP code, which is very rare, you will be able to narrow down which state you are in. | ||
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<td>[U.S. States | <td>[[U.S. States|States]]</td> | ||
<td>{{US States Table|type=list}}</td> | <td>{{US States Table|type=list}}</td> | ||
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